As the father of three daughters, I have always thought the reality show, “The Bachelor” one of the most demeaning programs for young women I have ever seen. The desperation to “be picked” is incredible. I feel sorry for the contestants (and their families). They must have a very hard time living it down after the show airs.
But I can’t deny the audience it attracts…it’s my customer base. Thus I am obligated to watch enough of it to stay “current.” Tonight, the second bachelor actually wed and I had plenty of unfinished bookwork to justify sitting through it. And here are my thoughts:
Likes:
The lime green accents (something to save the same old, same old, black tea short dresses)
Molly’s bouquet. It wasn’t a “snow cone” style that so many florists push nowadays. The cascade of all white Casablanca lilies, phalenopsis orchids and miniature calla lilies had both drape and movement. I loved it. (But she carried it too high.)
The bride’s necklace. The multiple strands of crystals were really well proportioned to her plain bodice and balanced the layers of roses at the hemline. Very different.
The vocal processional. “Over the Rainbow” performed live by Jason Castro was not only catchy but timely….it had just stopped raining and the sun came out. Perfect.
I have used vocal processionals only a few times but they are always very memorable.
Dislikes:
The race to the altar that all the bridesmaids modeled as they hurried down the aisle. Slow down! Enjoy your walk!
The lopsided boutonnière on Jason. Why didn’t the wedding planner catch that?! Remember, if you’re using top heavy blooms such as double calla lilies…secure it with two pins. Not just one at the stem.
The absence of a bridal veil. The only thing that makes me think it was yanked at the last minute was the strong sea breeze. Molly’s hair blowing into her mouth was distracting enough. Like I say to all my brides when they ask my opinion of wearing a veil…”Don’t cheat yourself out of looking like a bride.”
The cheese factor….that has nothing to do with the wedding but just all the “stagey” crying over everything connected with the wedding. After a series of weeping jags that earned Jason “Biggest Bawling Bachelor Ever” title….wouldn’t you just know that he would break down when he saw her for the first time? So many guys do that naturally and it’s authentic. I hope guys who watched this don’t try to prevent themselves from feeling the moment now.
The return of Ryan and Trista (with her annoying giggle) only made the show seem more artificial but their wedding six years ago did re-popularize the use of pink. Lots of pink.
It will be interesting to see which elements of wedding planning the celebration of Molly and Jason our non-Hollywood brides want to incorporate into their nuptials. Come see me and we can talk about it! I have it T-vo’d
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